Is There Anyone That Painted Their Side Mirrors Body Color?

**JoeyManhattan** · 03-03-2016 07:08 PM

Bottom line is the car is getting painted, factory Muguello Blue for cosmetic reasons.
I'm at the point where I don't know if I should paint the mirror covers the body color like the new Ti cars.

Has anyone ever done this? Or can photoshop a Muguello with them? It's down to decision time so I need to figure it out.

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**Peter1.8t** · 03-03-2016 07:18 PM

I've seen one rs4 like that. Personally I like the Ti mirrors the best.

**badbluers4** · 03-03-2016 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by Peter1.8t

Personally I like the Ti mirrors the best.

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**Mr.Wrong** · 03-03-2016 09:04 PM

If you want them to blend in, then paint match them. If you want them to stand out then either OEM silver or TI.

Originally Posted by dreamcar=rs4

Brian0473

maxbhp

**imola** · 03-03-2016 09:25 PM

IMO, painting them body color cheapens the look of the car. OEM looks great.

**d2a4** · 03-03-2016 09:44 PM

What is Ti color? (RS4 lesson for dummy me)

**denis silva** · 03-03-2016 10:06 PM

Brush silver is the best! It makes stand out!

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**d2a4** · 03-03-2016 10:13 PM

Ding! I love the mirror, just the right size, right width, not too high

**NYC_Legacy** · 03-03-2016 10:47 PM

I think painting the mirrors takes away from how wide the RS4 looks from certain angels. They help execute the curves in a weird way, or at least they have that effect on me. Go Ti

**d2a4** · 03-03-2016 10:50 PM

My silver is a little discolor (faded), how can I get that brush aluminum look again?

**singleframe** · 03-04-2016 01:37 AM

Ti conversion!
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**maxbhp** · 03-04-2016 02:00 AM

If you get new wheels most likely the powdercoat will not be an exact match to the titanium mirrors. My aftermarket wheels were a brushed with a tinted clear, but far from an exact match with the mirrors. I thought the car would look weird with non matching titanium mirrors and wheels.

If I went with black wheels, silver wheels, gold wheels or even orange wheels like I planned on doing once, the body colored mirrors allowed me to run any color wheels at any time.
I don't think it cheapens the look of the car since many RS4's in Europe were spec's this way and a true enthusiast will always be able to tell them as RS mirrors because of their distinct shape.

To me non body color mirrors look cheap on cars. Back in the day the base model VW Golf's and Mustang's came with black plastic mirrors while the highline Gti's and Mustang GT's had body colored mirrors. Just my personal preference and if I bought another RS4 I would body match the mirrors again.

**Laro73** · 03-04-2016 06:42 AM

I bought some satin gunmétal wheels for my black RS4.
I will probably body match the brushed Silver mirrors.
I am affraid There will be to much Colors.
I Will install the wheels first and decide after.

But Ti wheels with Ti mirrors is always Winner.

**blubusdrvr** · 03-04-2016 07:18 AM

I just did mine. They were slightly pitted and needed some attention. The brushed silver looks good against some body colors but on an Avus Silver car it looked goofy. In any case, I had them done along with the base(pillar) plate. It looks 100 times better than it did. Do what YOU want to do. It's your car. Don't let people on this forum dictate what they think you should or shouldn't do.
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**AvusPdx** · 03-04-2016 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by blubusdrvr

I just did mine. They were slightly pitted and needed some attention. The brushed silver looks good against some body colors but on an Avus Silver car it looked goofy. In any case, I had them done along with the base(pillar) plate. It looks 100 times better than it did. Do what YOU want to do. It's your car. Don't let people on this forum dictate what they think you should or shouldn't do.
http://s17.postimg.org/ofryuce6j/201...45_resized.jpg
http://s12.postimg.org/x7tjhf5eh/201...41_resized.jpg

I'm having the same dilemma you've had, with Avus being too similar of a color to that brushed silver which looks a bit "off". I am however on the same opinion as having a brushed silver mirror, giving a distinctive look to the car. I may go the TI look since I vinyl wrapped everything gloss black, and the mirror is the only thing left that is silver.. Anyone know what color code/spray paint they used for the mirrors?

**Blake-O** · 03-04-2016 09:35 AM

I wouldn't paint them but here are more pics to give you a visual:

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...2592/overview/

**torquesteer** · 03-04-2016 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by d2a4

What is Ti color? (RS4 lesson for dummy me)

Titanium: http://encycolorpedia.com/828788

**zachf88** · 03-04-2016 01:09 PM

I would personally keep them OEM. They make the car more special, IMO. The OEM mirrors come in matte silver or matte Titanium silver (darker). There is no brush texture to them whatsoever. They are simply painted plastic. I use to know the two paint codes about 5 years back, but my memory is not as good as it use to be.

**WinterRunner** · 03-04-2016 01:14 PM

Can't say I'm a fan on 90% of the applications.

**Brian0473** · 03-04-2016 01:57 PM

Always nice to see one of my former stable posted out there. I like both looks personally depending on the color of the car. I'm currently hunting for an Ibis and when I find it I will paint the mirrors to match.

**tweak419** · 03-04-2016 07:28 PM

Mine has body color mirrors. I take no credit for that, it was a previous owner.

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**JoeyManhattan** · 03-04-2016 07:37 PM

Wow, thanks for all of the replies. I think I'm going with Ti since the rest of the car is now anyway. The wheels are a dark gunmetal so the different colors shouldn't clash. Now I just need to decide if I should get the new badges in gloss black or not...

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**JoeyManhattan** · 03-04-2016 07:43 PM

I'm also working to get Euro bumpers and front PDC in the process of all this since I have the opportunity; practically drooling over the thought of no reflectors.

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**Gareth_oau** · 03-06-2016 01:43 AM

Euro OEM

**JoeyManhattan** · 03-15-2016 10:59 AM

Well I've settled on Ti paint for the mirrors. Just placed an order for F+R Euro bumpers and full front parking aid (Such a bittersweet purchase). All that's left is Euro headlights and actual Ti window moldings
I can't wait to get my car back after this is all done...

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**badbluers4** · 03-15-2016 11:29 AM

Why euro headlights and actual Ti window trim? What's your end goal? (You said all that's left....)

**Laro73** · 03-15-2016 11:46 AM

I am also going for TI paint mirrors and Wheels.
Is it possible to powder coat the wheels with exact TI code ? Dont Think so !

I have 2 color code for TI, is there a differance between
7-YLP and #828788 ?
The mirrors are mate and the wheels semi/gloss or gloss ?

**JoeyManhattan** · 03-15-2016 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by badbluers4

Why euro headlights and actual Ti window trim? What's your end goal? (You said all that's left....)

The whole of how the car looks overseas is much cleaner without reflectors and orange corners (among other differences in the light housings)

Whenever the vinyl pulls away or degrades at all that is currently on my window trim I intend to replace it with the actual Ti trim.

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**JoeyManhattan** · 03-15-2016 12:32 PM

Not my photos, but a good comparison.

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**badbluers4** · 03-15-2016 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by JoeyManhattan

The whole of how the car looks overseas is much cleaner without reflectors and orange corners (among other differences in the light housings)

Whenever the vinyl pulls away or degrades at all that is currently on my window trim I intend to replace it with the actual Ti trim.

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Oh well you can do all those things without spending the money for the actual Euro parts. Only exception that I can think of is the Euro trunk which has the wider plate area (I like that look). Edit: I do like the bigger vents on the front bumper. But, for those that don't want to buy a whole new front and rear bumper, can easily body-match those.

**JoeyManhattan** · 03-15-2016 12:35 PM

I like the wider plate area but I really don't want to go that far and I don't believe that a US plate will fit.

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**singleframe** · 03-15-2016 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by JoeyManhattan

I'm also working to get Euro bumpers and front PDC in the process of all this since I have the opportunity; practically drooling over the thought of no reflectors.

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Are the reflectors the ONLY difference between US & Euro spec??

Edit: just saw that it has larger vents

**JoeyManhattan** · 03-15-2016 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by singleframe

Are the reflectors the ONLY difference between US & Euro spec??

Edit: just saw that it has larger vents

I thought about just filling the holes but I wanted the larger vents, and the PDC is just another gadget.

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**Bootleg25Q** · 03-15-2016 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by JoeyManhattan

I like the wider plate area but I really don't want to go that far and I don't believe that a US plate will fit.

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**JoeyManhattan** · 03-15-2016 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Bootleg25Q

I stand corrected. No big deal then, maybe one day.

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**Bootleg25Q** · 03-15-2016 05:06 PM

Originally Posted by JoeyManhattan

I stand corrected. No big deal then, maybe one day.

I didn't post it to "correct" you at all, I was just showing what it looks like.

I'm all for EU spec parts but personally the fitment of an NA plate on EU trunk bothers my OCD a little. Maybe it's just this particular example...

**JoeyManhattan** · 03-15-2016 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Bootleg25Q

I didn't post it to "correct" you at all, I was just showing what it looks like.

I'm all for EU spec parts but personally the fitment of an NA plate on EU trunk bothers my OCD a little. Maybe it's just this particular example...

I took no offense, no worries. I like the wider look on both my RS and my Passat-it fits better with the rear ends. Maybe when I get my Passat done I'll source a Euro trunk.

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**NYC_Legacy** · 03-15-2016 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by JoeyManhattan

I took no offense, no worries. I like the wider look on both my RS and my Passat-it fits better with the rear ends. Maybe when I get my Passat done I'll source a Euro trunk.

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Joey,
If you dont mind me asking what did you pay for your euro front bumper, I've been on the hunt for one but am a bit of a cheapskate.

**JoeyManhattan** · 03-15-2016 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by NYC_Legacy

Joey,
If you dont mind me asking what did you pay for your euro front bumper, I've been on the hunt for one but am a bit of a cheapskate.

Do you really want to know? It's brand new and with the lightweight supports.

$1710 w/o shipping

You can get a used one shipped cheaper, but all the ones I found had been broken and repaired or need repair.

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**badbluers4** · 03-16-2016 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by JoeyManhattan

Do you really want to know? It's brand new and with the lightweight supports.

$1710 w/o shipping

You can get a used one shipped cheaper, but all the ones I found had been broken and repaired or need repair.

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Damn I paid much less for mine. Around $1k but no supports were necessary.